What is China’s ‘monster’ coast guard ship and why is the Philippines spooked by it?
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A railway union strike in Sri Lanka leaves tens of thousands of commuters stranded
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A railway union strike stopped most trains across Sri Lanka on Wednesday, leaving tens of thousands of passengers to brave the few dangerously overcrowded trains that kept running or be stranded at the station.
An Indian billionaire’s son is married after lavish celebrations that spotlight his global clout
NEW DELHI (AP) — It has been a wedding like no other — and the festivities have been going on for months. So where does one start?
India stampede: safety probe looms after more than 120 killed in religious rush
Among the victims was 20-year-old Priyanka from Kasganj village, who attended the satsang, a type of Hindu religious gathering, in the Hathras district of Uttar Pradesh (UP) along with her family on Tuesday.
Indonesia and US seal US$35 million coral reef debt swap
The United States has agreed to forgive US$35 million of Indonesian debt over the next nine years, the US Treasury said on Monday, in return for the Southeast Asian country restoring and preserving coral reefs in what experts estimate is the world’s most biodiverse patch of ocean.
What are the best galleries in London? Artists choose their favorites
London has long been home to some of the world's leading art galleries — Tate Modern, Somerset House and the National Gallery are among the U.K.'s most visited attractions.